Discover the New Standard at World Equestrian Center – Ocala

January 30, 2024 - Ocala, FL

Seven new outdoor arenas will be ready for competition in February 2024.
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The new sixth indoor arena at WEC — Ocala will be completed in spring of 2024.
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A guestroom at World Equestrian Center – Ocala’s newest lodging option, The Riding Academy Hotel, shows a poolside view.
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The Shoppes Off 80th.
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The much-anticipated opening of The Riding Academy Hotel marks the beginning of the next evolution for World Equestrian Center — Ocala (WEC). In 2024, WEC – Ocala will see the completion and continuation of a series of property development projects, including the addition of a sixth indoor arena, seven additional outdoor arenas and the University of Florida Health Family Medicine Center.

The Next Evolution

Adjacent to The Riding Academy Hotel, the future 180,000-square-foot Event Center is set to open in 2025 with traditional meeting and event space, a grand ballroom and four new restaurants, including two rooftop concepts. Additionally, The Shoppes Off 80th—an upscale outdoor shopping venue offering 28 new retailers—is slated for completion in 2025.
Interested in bringing your business to World Equestrian Center? Reservations are still available for medical or business space within the new development. Contact Mark Sherman directly by email at leasing@rlrllc.com or call 800.543.5589.

THE SHOPPES OFF 80TH
Coming 2025

The Shoppes Off 80th, an 80,000-square-foot outdoor shopping venue, will be situated adjacent to The Riding Academy Hotel and the Event Center at WEC. Effectively doubling the property’s existing retail with 28 new units, visitors and guests will be able to browse a swath of unique storefronts featuring luxury brands, all in one convenient location. The outdoor venue will feature luxury retailers such as Lugano Diamonds, Gucci, Ariat, The Debonair Collection, J. McLaughlin, Parlanti, Haala Denim and John Craig Clothier. Pre-lease options are currently available.

WEC – Ocala is now accepting reservations to secure retail space. Contact Mark Sherman directly by email at leasing@rlrllc.com or call 800-543-5589.